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title: "2020 Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Science sampling test and technical pre-test administration"
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# 2020 Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Science sampling test and technical pre-test administration

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee0648b9-c8be-40ac-983e-ddd80cc9a1b9

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## Summary

The Department for Education has announced the completion of the tender titled "2020 Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Science sampling test and technical pre-test administration," focusing on the education and training services industry. The contract, valued at £2,131,382.37, involves the delivery of a biennial Science Sampling Test and Technical Pre-test, which took place within the contract period from 23 September 2019 to 30 November 2020. This procurement utilized a selective method, with the tender period concluding on 5 August 2019. The services were needed across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This contract represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational assessments, logistics, printing, and test administration services to engage with a governmental body and potentially expand their client base. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find they have a competitive edge in this sector, especially in delivering specialised services and innovative solutions tailored to the requirements set forth by the Department for Education.

## Notice

Delivery of the biennial Science Sampling Test (SST) and the Technical Pre-test (TPT) is required at the end of Key Stage 2 in 2020. The contract includes printing, collation, distribution, administration and coding. The purpose of the SST is to estimate national performance in science at the end of KS2, with respect to the KS2 programme of study for science. The purpose of the TPT is to provide data on the performance of all items included in the trial test papers, in order to inform future SST construction. Additional information: Queries about the contract should be emailed to: - Natalie.downing@education.gov.uk or KS2Science.SAMPLING@education.gov.uk Contract awarded: 9 September 2019 via a call off from Trialling Framework STA 0166

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36b3324e-c32a-420e-9722-a9900d8354b4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2019 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,131,382 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,131,382 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NFER (NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2020 at 11:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36b3324e-c32a-420e-9722-a9900d8354b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36b3324e-c32a-420e-9722-a9900d8354b4
  13th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/99e9104e-4905-492e-923f-01bcad60a15e
  Invitation to Quote (ITQ)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3832e433-83fd-4086-88d8-bcedab0a3143
  Clarification Questions

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